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Salena Family History

Salena Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Saxena, Salina, Malena, Salera, Salen, Sala, Sales, Sale, Kalina

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Where is the Salena family from?

You can see how Salena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Salena family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Salena's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Salena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Order Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salena. 100% of Salena women worked as an Order Girl.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Order Girl
    100%

What Salena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Salena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salena census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Salena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Salena. For the veterans among your Salena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salena lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Salena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Salena in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salena ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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